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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 89 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 96 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 101 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 106 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,917 | $19.67 | +3.6% |
| 2024 | $39,478 | $18.98 | +2.6% |
| 2023 | $38,473 | $18.50 | +3.4% |
| 2022 | $37,222 | $17.90 | +2.8% |
| 2021 | $36,217 | $17.41 | +4.7% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 89 | 13% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 174 | 3% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 191 | 2% |
| 4 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 152 | 2% |
| 5 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 55 | 2% |
| 6 | California | 39,536,653 | 511 | 1% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 209 | 1% |
| 8 | Texas | 28,304,596 | 191 | 1% |
| 9 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 105 | 1% |
| 10 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 97 | 1% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 76 | 1% |
| 12 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 72 | 1% |
| 13 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 70 | 1% |
| 14 | Ohio | 11,658,609 | 67 | 1% |
| 15 | Michigan | 9,962,311 | 65 | 1% |
| 16 | Wisconsin | 5,795,483 | 63 | 1% |
| 17 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 62 | 1% |
| 18 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 55 | 1% |
| 19 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 48 | 1% |
| 20 | Delaware | 961,939 | 12 | 1% |

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Missouri University of Science & Technology
Linda & Bipin Doshi Department of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
Christi Patton Luks: I've always felt that the most important thing we teach our students is problem-solving skills. The students who can readily relate the theory to their practical experience to develop new solutions are the most valuable. Engineering students that are active on design teams or took advantage of internships and co-ops are in great position for this.
Brian Lai Ph.D.: Authentic experiences that mirror what they will be doing in a job. So internships in similar kinds of positions or experiential learning opportunities that mirror what positions require you to do.
Jacob Craig Ph.D.: I believe strongly in dexterity and a language of expertise. That means that if a student can show they can adapt to new demands by learning a new way of working, learning about a new audience, learning how to address a new purpose, learning a new genre or style, and learning a new technology, that employee attractive. Especially at the entry-level, the ability to learn and adapt is valuable. Being able to talk about their experience using a persuasive vocabulary is often useful. For instance, if students can describe their approach to communication without using cliches (short and sweet, clear) and something along the lines of purpose, audience, situation, genre, medium--that's persuasive.
Guillaume de Syon Ph.D.: The same as the ones they needed before. Employers want a combination of experience as well as writing and reading capacities. There may even be a greater need for decent writing, as the shift to online has affected the workforce. On the positive side, successfully negotiating the pandemic conditions could be considered a sign of adaptability.

West Liberty University
College of Liberal Arts
Dr. Darrin Cox: Reading. Then read some more. Read a wide array of materials from multiple perspectives related to your fields of interest and on topics that impact your immediate world. Reading will increase your specific knowledge in these areas, introduce you to competing interpretations, and hopefully stimulate critical thinking as you reconcile new information and perspectives into your own conclusions. Oh, and then read some more. Did I mention you should read?
Angela Robbins Ph.D.: History majors are in high demand in government, business, and non-profits because of the knowledge and skills they gain in the classroom. History majors, in particular, are especially good at contextualizing-that is, explaining how an event or discussion fits within the big picture. This includes how things that are going on today-such as the Capitol riot on January 6-connects to the Constitution, the balance of powers, the way democracy works, and related issues such as the implications of propaganda and misinformation. This goes well beyond merely expressing an opinion or debating two sides of an issue. Students of history do their research and practice skills of analysis, collecting and scrutinizing evidence rather than taking something at face value or only relying on a single source. We take sources apart to evaluate the credentials of their creators and search for bias. We examine sources from various creators so we take into account multiple experiences and points of view. Then we synthesize-or bring the sources together-in order to communicate what it all means. These skills are desired by employers and translate well into many careers and work environments. Seeking good evidence to answer questions and solve problems, whether that's in the classroom today or working with clients later, is a skill that employers highly value.
Students are practicing other skills that are necessary to success in the workplace, whether that will be in person or online. Time management, seeing a project through from start to finish, hosting and contributing to meetings, working on a team-whether it's two people or ten-and creating appropriate types of presentations to communicate ideas are all things our students can tell their employers they will come in with so they can hit the ground running. In addition, our majors develop self-awareness, empathy, and an appreciation of diverse opinions and approaches to problems through investigation of the life experiences of historical figures and their classroom discussions with classmates. Certainly, every employer wants you to learn the specifics within their sector, but these skills are fairly universal and will benefit majors as they move from the classroom to career.